Need two used family cars - what should we get?

We are returning to the UK after a few years away and need to "re-car" ourselves. We are looking at spending up to £6000 on a medium-sized family hatchback and £12,000 on a large estate or SUV. What should...

Need a family hatchback for £7000 - any recommendations?

Due to becoming a father, I am looking to upgrade my partner's 2006 Vauxhall Corsa to a family hatchback/SUV. Main points are: bootspace, economy (min 40mpg mix then petrol, if not diesel), reliability,...

Need a reliable and practical car for £5k

I currently own a 2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI BlueMotion. The CAN unit has just been replaced and I am worried about future reliability issues. Work travel is 24 miles per day and I have £5500 to spend...

Need a dog friendly hatchback for under £7000

I own a 2010 VW Golf Estate 1.6 BlueMotion. Already EGR valve has been replaced. Daughter also recently bought 2009 1.9 Golf TDI on my recommendation and CAN unit just needed to be replaced. I have now...

Should I change tyres front to rear?

I would like to change my tyres for Michelin All Climate. When is it too late to move the present front tyres to the rear and the rear, which hardly seem worn, to the front to even out the wear before...

Which diesel car should I buy?

What would be the best car that meets the following criteria? - has a Diesel engine with lots of torque - can return at least 45mpg on the motorway - can take 4 people in decent comfort - has a good size...

Starting a new job with a 60 mile commute - should I buy a diesel?

I'm starting a new job soon, which will involve a daily 60 mile motorway commute. Should I change my petrol Fiat Punto for a diesel? If yes, what would you recommend around £10-12k?

Where can I obtain a mph speedometer ?

We returned to live in England late Feb and brought back our Hyundai car bought new in Southern Ireland in May 2012 .We cannot tax or insure it until it acquires GB plates but the kms only speedo is not...

Inaccurate MPG figures

When will the car manufacturers give honest day by day MPG figures rather than the concocted figures gained from Lab tests. The recent situation wuth regards to VW etc just show how we are all being stitched...

Road noise on a Hyundai - how to reduce it?

The only problem I have with my Hyundai i30 auto is the level of road noise. You often advise lowering the pressure in the tyres will this help in this case?